The Rise of Age-Friendly Communities
Age-friendly communities can help an ageing population live easier and more confidently Human population experts predict that by 2050, approximately 22% of the global population will be at least 60 years old. In response to this, a new initiative being introduced...
The West Closure Complex Protects 3 Parishes In New Orleans From Flooding
West Closure Complex… Humble Name, Huge Expectations After Hurricane Katrina ravaged New Orleans in 2005, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was tasked with helping the State of Louisiana come up with a solution to control flooding in this vulnerable, low-lying area....
Tomato, Tomato
Off-site Construction Projects Are Gaining Popularity Around The Nation Tomāto, Tomăto. Two ways of referring to the same thing. No matter how you slice it (ha!), everyone envisions a highly delicious, extremely versatile, and incredibly nutritious fruit loved by...
There’s a Good Reason Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day
...Some things simply can’t be rushed! The importance of construction apprenticeship programs. In the construction trades, training highly skilled workers doesn’t happen overnight. Their journey begins as registered apprentices, individuals who endure rigorous...
The National Electric Grid Isn’t One Large Grid
Respect the Grid With summer in full swing, electrical demand to power everything in our daily lives is at its highest around the country. Should outages occur, the general public is quick to blame the “national grid” for not being up to the task of meeting our...
